Provide a response and reference for each question in at least 100 words

1. Explain why it is important to know the strengths perspective when assisting a client/consumer. Read the "Marta" case study located in the Topic 1 folder in MindTap.

Describe some of the strengths, abilities, and resources (internal and external) that you noticed in Marta. If you were assisting Marta as case manager, how would you apply the strengths assessment you completed based on her case?

2. Read the "Marta" case study located in the Topic 1 folder in MindTap. Briefly describe the micro, meso, and macro levels of the ecological model found in this case (covered in Chapter 3 of the textbook).

Now that you have some context about Marta's case, recommend some appropriate resources for Marta. Explain some possible barriers that might keep Marta from utilizing these resources.

Roadblocks in Social WorkWorksheet

Directions: In social work, part of the helping process is to see a balanced view of the client/consumer.

This requires knowing how to utilize questioning and listening techniques, set aside personal biases, taking into consideration the culture and subculture of the client/consumer, and proposing ways to deal with possible barriers to recommended resources.

This assignment will assist you in learning this skill. Cite three to five scholarly sources to support your answers to the prompts below:

Balanced View of the Client

Explain why it is important to seek a balanced view of the client/consumer. (50 words)

Explain what is meant by good responses in communication. Provide some examples. (75-100 words)

Describe what reflective listening looks like. What are the results? (50-75 words)

Explain the importance of asking open questions to understand a client/consumer. How are effective questions connected to reflective listening? (50-75 words)
How can the client/consumer's culture and subculture cause barriers to various recommended resources and services? (75-100 words)

Explain how a social worker must not allow personal biases to interfere with the case management process. How might personal bias prevent a social worker from adequately supporting a client/consumer? (200-250 words)